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FMCG prices to rise 1–3% due to crude oil impact

24 Mar 2026 · 16:12 ISTafter close1 source ↓written by the desknot a recommendation

freight increasing: 5–10%
of FMCG costs: 8–12%

Rising crude oil prices are pressuring India's FMCG sector, with costs for packaging and freight increasing by 5–10%. Analysts predict price hikes of 1–3% as companies adjust to these cost shocks. Key inputs like PET and LAB, which constitute 8–12% of FMCG costs, are driving this inflation. 📈

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FMCG prices to rise 1–3% due to crude oil impact

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